Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Rose Over Metallic Emerald Green 7” Charger Solid keyaki wood (Japanese elm)

Solid keyaki wood (Japanese elm)

they were practical containers for holding powdered tobacco

Pale blue with cherry blossoms and a gold rim

The wear has smoothed down the whole tsuba

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Rose Over Metallic Emerald Green 7” Charger Solid keyaki wood (Japanese elm)This is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870 90's) ornate cloisonn vase. The hand crafted decorations are of a rose on a brilliant metallic green background. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is about 7. 25" tall by 4. 25" in diameter (18. 5 x 10. 5 c m). It weighs 7. 5 oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it remains in fine condition. This is a